Job Description

Assistant Construction Manager

£33,440 to £49,200 plus great benefits including a company car (Work Level 6A)

Remote/Field-based | Regular travel and occasional overnight stays will be required

We’re recruiting for 8 Assistant Construction Manager opportunities across the UK:

• 1 role covering the North of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
• 3 roles covering the South of England
• 4 national roles supporting projects across the UK

Working alongside our Construction Managers, you’ll own projects from start to finish, helping to make sure they’re delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. No two days will be the same. From store refurbishments and acquisitions to strategic property projects, you’ll have the chance to work across a wide range of programmes while building your expertise and developing your career.

This is a role that offers plenty of autonomy, exposure to different parts of the business, and the chance to work with a broad network of internal and external partners. We’ll support your development with access to training, coaching, and opportunities to grow within our Property team.

Why this role matters

Our stores and property estate play a vital role in serving our customers and supporting our communities. Every project that we deliver helps create safe, modern, and efficient spaces that enable Co-op to thrive.

As an Assistant Construction Manager, you’ll help bring these projects to life, working with suppliers, consultants, and colleagues to deliver improvements that have a lasting impact. Your work will help make sure we’re investing wisely, maintaining the highest safety standards and creating environments that support both commercial success and great customer experiences.

What you’ll bring

• Own the delivery of capital expenditure (capex) projects, making sure they’re completed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Make sure all projects are delivered in line with health, safety, and compliance standards
• Lead and co-ordinate external suppliers, contractors, and consultants to achieve successful project outcomes
• Work closely with Procurement and Contracts teams on supplier selection, tender processes, and performance management
• Assess project requirements, delivery options and costs, making sure both short and long-term impacts are considered
• Support business change programmes and own assigned project deliverables
• Manage day-to-day project activities and expenditure within agreed approval limits
• Provide regular project updates and maintain accurate records

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience in retail, construction, or property project management
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• SMSTS and UKATA Asbestos Awareness qualifications, or the willingness to develop knowledge in these areas through training we can provide you
• Good partner management skills and the confidence to work with colleagues and suppliers at all levels of seniority
• The willingness to travel across the UK and stay away from home when required

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• A company car
• An annual bonus scheme (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes 15-20 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.